Volunteer

Renown volunteers give much more than just time – they truly make a difference for the many lives they touch.

Volunteer opportunities are available at several Renown locations and we’re always looking for new volunteers to help our cause.

Volunteer assignments are based on interest, skills and abilities. Many volunteers comfort patients, develop friendships and help out at Renown employee events, such as the Ice Cream Social and the Health Fair.

Other opportunities include:

Visiting with patients and circulating books, magazines, videos, playing cards and puzzles to patients and waiting areas

Providing a warm welcome and assisting as patients are discharged

Delivering email, mail and flowers to patients and staff, as well as medical charts, equipment and supplies within the hospital

Assisting staff and patients with special tasks

Assisting staff with clerical duties

Volunteer outside of the hospital in Hospice Care or Palliative Care by contacting 775-982-2816.

Specialized assignments are available, too:

Assisting with general volunteer responsibilities in the hospital's emergency room

Holding premature babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Assisting the hospital's Child Life Specialists with therapeutic and recreational activities for pediatric patients

Assisting at Information and Reception Desks

Volunteers must be 18 years of age and older. Some prerequisites apply in various settings. Initial screenings provided may include fingerprints, health clearance, interviews, reference checks and more.

The Volunteer Resources office at Renown is ready to assist each volunteer with understanding and completing these requirements.

Renown Health Auxiliary

Since its inception in 1950, members of the Auxiliary have served as hospital volunteers. Through annual fundraising events and other activities, the Auxiliary has raised and donated more than $5 million. These funds have supported car seats for newborn babies, heart pillows for heart surgery patients and scholarships for nursing students.

Every area within Renown has benefited from the Auxiliary's dedication and involvement. Membership luncheons, card parties and other social events provides members camaraderie and the opportunity to make new friends.Auxiliary membership:

How is People-in-Line Calculated?

FastTrack ER

People-in-Line is the number of patients checked-in and waiting for a physician at a Renown Health ER or FastTrack ER.
We refer to this as our "door-to-doc" time. The number of people in line is updated every 10 minutes.

FastTrack ER

An ER nurse will determine the urgency and complexity of the care you need.
If your condition is less severe and requires no more than one hospital resource (X-Ray, lab tests, etc.) the ER nurse may assign you to a FastTrack ER where you will receive care sooner.

Urgent Care

People-in-Line is the number of patients checked-in at Renown Health Urgent Care waiting to be seen by a healthcare provider.
A patient's wait time may vary.

Urgent Care vs Emergency Care

There may be times when you want to see a healthcare provider right away but don't have serious or life-threatening condition.